Trail Running calendar near Nowata 2026-2027

A low-key running event in Braggs, Oklahoma featuring a five mile loop that can be repeated; participants receive a shirt and finisher medal, there is no official timing, and the field is limited to 250 runners.

Trail Nut offers a five kilometer and a one mile trail race at Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness Area, both timed and awarding finisher medals. A combined entry awards two medals and the race is the second event in the Turkey Triple series.

The 17th Annual Waterloop Trail Run takes place July 11, 2026 at Honor Heights Park in Muskogee, offering 5k, 10k, 15k and a 1 mile Fun Run on a looped course with water stations. Early registrants by June 28 receive a guaranteed t shirt an..

The fifth and final Sweat Hot Oklahoma Summer Trials takes place July 25, 2026 in Nowata, OK, offering 12 hour, 6 hour and 5K events on a 3.3 mile mixed surface loop with aid stations and finisher awards.

Experience a long standing Labor Day tradition at Tulsa's Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness. Runners navigate rugged trails under a thick forest canopy with a choice of two different race distances.

Conquer the Gauntlet Tulsa is a four mile obstacle course on September 12, 2026 featuring more than 25 obstacles. The family owned organizer lists youth registration and group pricing options.

Test your physical and mental endurance by running ten 5k loops every 2.5 hours over a 24 hour period. This 50k challenge in Tulsa features a paved river trail course and includes on site camping and provided meals.

KROP is a multi-distance trail event at Welling Ridge Trails near Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Races use a 4 mile loop with roughly 400 feet of elevation per lap and include a separate ruck relay and event challenges.

Trail races at Elk City Lake near Independence KS featuring 50K, 25K, 12K and 5K on single track through limestone bluffs. The 50K includes multiple aid stations, drop bag and crew access, and the event is part of a Triple Crown series.

A clothing optional 5K at Oaklake Trails in Depew, OK, with park entry, pre-race refreshments, and a keepsake magnet; first-time or long-time-away visitors must complete a background check before arrival.

An urban multi-loop running event in Tulsa on September 26, 2026, featuring marathon through 100 mile options. The unmarked 25 mile loop requires map navigation, uses QuikTrip aid stops, and has a 34 hour finish cutoff.

Multi distance running event in the J.T. Nickel Preserve near Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Courses use gravel roads and wooded trails with staffed aid stations and scenery along the Illinois River.

An 18 and up elimination trail race at Sunset Mountain in Noel, Missouri, using repeated 0.86 mile laps every 12 minutes. Entry is limited and proceeds support Sunset Mountain.

A timed endurance event at Santa Fe Park in Chanute, KS, run on a USATF certified 2.022 mile loop with options from 3 to 48 hours, official timing, a manned base aid station, and custom awards.

A trail running event at Gruber ORV Park on January 2, 2027 offering 5, 10, 20 mile and virtual options on a moderately technical 5+ mile loop. Trophies go to top three men and women and all finishers receive medals.

WinterRock is a technical single track trail event at Elk City Lake in Independence, KS offering 25K and 12K options, limited unmanned aid, post race food, and inclusion in the FlatRock Triple Crown series.

Mud Factor visits Tulsa Raceway Park on April 11, 2027 offering a 5K obstacle run with Adult and KIDZ Family waves. Early bird pricing and spectator details are provided and participants must bring a signed waiver.

Timed elimination event in Gentry, AR where competitors run repeated one mile loops with a 20 minute limit per loop. Each entrant adds twenty dollars to the pot and the last runner to complete a loop wins the accumulated pot.

A backyard ultra in Muskogee where a six sided die decides each hourly out and back lap between one and six miles. The event continues until one runner completes a final loop and is the last person standing.

A Memorial Day weekend road run in Fort Gibson that raises funds for the Trail of Honor project and honors veterans. Options include a 5K and a 1 mile fun run and participants may carry an American flag.